Manresa Association Annual Meeting June 15, 2016
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Agenda Timeline Objectives & Membership Wetlands Remediation Update LIS Sediments Testing NRG Update Economic Impact Analysis 2015/2016 Accomplishments 2016/2017 Priorities Q & A 6/20/2016 3
Timeline 1960: CL&P commissions coal-fired plant 1960-72: Coal ash dumped on 55 of 125 acres 1972: Converts to oil-fired plant 1980: Federal RCRA program begins 1999: NRG purchases property from CL&P, triggers CT Property Transfer program 2006: CT DEEP begins overseeing both Federal and State remediation programs 2012: Sandy puts property 90% underwater 2013: NRG mothballs plant, Manresa Association formed 2016: Third anniversary of plant closing 6/20/2016 4
Manresa Association Objectives Environmental Safety: That the property is environmentally safe. 6/20/2016 5
Manresa Association Objectives Environmental Safety: That the property is environmentally safe. Open space: That maximum open space is reserved for conservation of wildlife habitat. 6/20/2016 6
Manresa Association Objectives Environmental Safety: That the property is environmentally safe. Open space: That maximum open space is reserved for conservation of wildlife habitat. Physical Beauty: That the property adds to the physical beauty of the City of Norwalk, and surrounding communities. 6/20/2016 7
Manresa Association Membership Over 900 Norwalk Households from: Bell Island Harbor Shores Harbor View Marvin Beach Seaside Shore Front Park Village Creek Wilson Point Norwalk Yacht Club Shore & Country Club Rowayton Yacht Club 6/20/2016 8
Statements of Support Mayor s Energy & Environment Task Force The Nature Conservancy CT Audubon The Trust for Public Land Norwalk Land Trust CT Fund for the Environment Save the Sound NGO Sustainability SoundWaters 6/20/2016 9
Wetlands Remediation Update CT DEEP Amanda Killeen: Oversees Manresa remediation Environmental Analyst, Southwest District Remediation Division Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse 6/20/2016 10
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Long Island Sound Sediments 6/20/2016 12
Long Island Sound Shellfish & Sediment Testing Dick Harris: Founded Harbor Watch, 1986 Conducting testing directly off of Manresa Shellfish meat testing completed, results shortly Sediment testing later this summer 6/20/2016 13
NRG Update June 7 Phone Meeting Judith Langano, SVP Asset Management Ray Long, VP Government Affairs Here are the two points to focus on at your meeting. 1. Property is not being actively marketed; 2. Focused on keeping the site secure, safe, and working with the DEEP to develop remediation plans. 6/20/2016 14
Economic Impact Analysis 6/20/2016 15
Economic Impact Analysis Initially developed with UCONN s Center for Economic Analysis. To analyze economic impact of four options for Manresa property. Data would allow City of Norwalk to make an informed judgement vs. opinion. To be funded in a public/private partnership between the City and MA. 6/20/2016 16
Metrics for Each Option Direct, indirect and induced jobs New spending Tax revenues Impact on property values Storm surge protection Cost of providing services 6/20/2016 17
RFP Planning Meeting June 8: City of Norwalk/MA team covered: RFP process Deliverables Timeline: review of bids/choosing contractor Goal: Contractor chosen by September Complete the Analysis in 2017 6/20/2016 18
Manresa Association Accomplishments in Last Year Secured 501c3 status Further study contamination/remediation Established public/private partnership to conduct Economic Impact Analysis Established partnership with CT Fund for the Environment Maintained collaborative dialogue with NRG Attracted new members 6/20/2016 19
2016/2017 Priorities Further study of contamination & remediation Fundraising campaign for MA s 50% of the Economic Impact Analysis Conduct Economic Impact Analysis: Partnering with the City to establish datacentric options for the property Maintain collaborative dialogue with NRG Attract more members 6/20/2016 20
Nesting Next Door & Hunting on Manresa! 6/20/2016 21
What Can You Do? Connect MA to potential neighborhoods Get involved with the Economic Impact Analysis & Fundraising campaign Come to our meetings and help Bring us your ideas Learn more at www.manresaassociation.org 6/20/2016 22
Q & A 6/20/2016 23